PES Paraprofessional, Kindergarten ~

Job Title: PARAPROFESSIONAL/EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT


(Educational Support) 8 hour day/5 day week

Reports To: Appropriate Teacher(s)/Administrators

Evaluated By: Administrator

JOB GOAL: Under direct supervision of a licensed teacher or administrator, performs a variety of tasks; assisting the teacher in the development of an instructional program by working with students individually or in small/large groups, preparing instructional materials, assisting in implementation of classroom discipline, and conducting planned activities using teacher- designated methods and materials. Some positions may require aptitude and skill in working with the particular disabilities or learning needs of students.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for the position.

1. 18 years of age or older;
2. Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students and staff;
3. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality of students and their records;
5. Ability to supervise individual or groups of students in an instructional setting without constant teacher oversight; work in a team situation;
6. Ability to deliver instructional programs to students who have learning and physical disabilities and/or social behavior problems;
7. Ability to work effectively in an environment which can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing; perform physically demanding requirements of the job;
8. Possess knowledge of English usage, mathematics, and a basic understanding of the subjects in which this position is to provide assistance;
9. Ability to demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for students;
10. Demonstrate a positive attitude in working with children with special needs;
11. Ability to type accurately; operate standard office equipment such as computer, copier, and word processor; and operate audio-visual equipment;
12. Understand basic provisions of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA);
13. Understand basic elements of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP);
14. Ability to direct and respond appropriately to students;
15. Ability to occasionally work with students who may exhibit aggressive behavior, as required of specific job assignment;
16. Ability to occasionally work with students who require attention to basic feeding and personal hygiene needs, as require by specific job assignment;
17. Ability to occasionally support students with medical or health needs
18. In an ESL/migratory position, if specified by the administration, ability to be bilingual in Spanish, English, or other languages. (speak, read, and write);
19. Ability to occasionally perform physical activities which may include: moving and/or lifting of students with physical disabilities; moving, lifting, and/or physically restraining of students with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities;
20. Ability to perform physical activities which may include frequent standing, walking, bending, and/or lifting;
21. Ability to occasionally assist students with personal hygiene tasks, assist students with injury and/or illness that could result and possible exposure to bodily fluids;
22. Such alternative to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may also be assigned.

1. Assist teachers in the planning and implementation of learning experiences of students enrolled in programs; confer with teacher to provide feedback on student performance,progress, and testing activities;


2. Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities;


3. Assist in monitoring classroom management in accordance with the district's discipline procedures, which may include the physical restraint, physical movement, lifting and carrying of students;


4. Supervise students in and outside of the classroom with an understanding of and provision for a safe environment;


5. Perform various clerical functions in student record keeping, monitor assignments, maintain accurate files, and other related functions;


6. Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and play periods;


7. Assist with large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling;


8. Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students;


9. Check notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make up work as assigned by the teacher;


10. Handle discipline problems in accordance with the district's discipline procedures;


11. Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student;


12. Serve as a source of information and support to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher;


13. Assist with record keeping to monitor students' daily and monthly data on instructional and behavioral progress;


14. Assist classroom teacher in diagnostic testing and reporting;


15. Provide remedial instruction as requested;


16. Prepare and teach a unit of instruction under the supervision of a teacher;


17. Perform clerical duties such as typing, computer entry, duplicating and record keeping;


18. Provide supervision of student in buildings or other school areas and school related activities (i.e., hall duty, at assemblies, in lunch and playground areas, or with school buses as required);


19. Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining class and student records;


20. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff;


21. Act as a friendly ambassador for the School District #30;


22. Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration;


23. Participate in in-service programs as assigned;


24. Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations;


25. Assist education teaching staff with implementing individualized education plan (IEP);


26. Assist education teaching staff responsible for preparation, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group behavioral programs;


27. Assist education teaching staff in communicating with teachers and parents of student's progress;


28. Assist teaching staff responsible for writing, reviewing, updating, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs;


29. Occasionally assist students who may exhibit aggressive behavior, which may include physical restraint, as required by specific job assignment;


30. Occasionally assist with physical management of student, including lifting, moving, and positioning of disabled students, as required by specific job assignment; and


31. Occasionally assist students with medical issues by completing medical and/or health procedures, as required by specific job assignment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED:

1. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance; and


2. Blood borne Pathogen Training/Training as designated by the District.(These can be administered after hire and in house)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days and hours to be arranged, with salary according to current schedule.

EVALUATION: Following the probationary period, performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.